Does anyone know how to ID the Gypsy Queen Mini Variations?

DeliciousBacon · Apr 27, 2011

I know I pulled one, a Duke Snider, which I verified by comparing it the other minis on ebay. The border was a little more pale than the others, so I thought maybe it was something. Is this how the varations can be picked out? I can see slight color variations when I fan out a bunch of these cards, so I'm really hoping there's something less subtle to ID these things.

Mudpuddlehuddle · Apr 28, 2011

DeliciousBacon said:
I know I pulled one, a Duke Snider, which I verified by comparing it the other minis on ebay. The border was a little more pale than the others, so I thought maybe it was something. Is this how the varations can be picked out? I can see slight color variations when I fan out a bunch of these cards, so I'm really hoping there's something less subtle to ID these things.

I'd be interested if anyone knew this as well. Actually I'd be interested in any shortprint info anyone has on these cards.

Pine Tar · Apr 28, 2011

Mudpuddlehuddle said:
DeliciousBacon said:

I know I pulled one, a Duke Snider, which I verified by comparing it the other minis on ebay. The border was a little more pale than the others, so I thought maybe it was something. Is this how the varations can be picked out? I can see slight color variations when I fan out a bunch of these cards, so I'm really hoping there's something less subtle to ID these things.

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I'd be interested if anyone knew this as well. Actually I'd be interested in any shortprint info anyone has on these cards.

Well we now know that autos have been short packaged :lol:

rico08 · Apr 28, 2011

Minis from the 100-card variation set are only available in the mini-box toppers and I believe you get one per topper. As far as telling which is the variation, I'm not sure about paper color but the player's photo is different from their base card photo.

DeliciousBacon · Apr 28, 2011

rico08 said:
Minis from the 100-card variation set are only available in the mini-box toppers and I believe you get one per topper. As far as telling which is the variation, I'm not sure about paper color but the player's photo is different from their base card photo.

Thanks. I didn't even know these were going to exist, and to find out that I pulled one of my favorite players is a bonus!

hofmichael · Apr 28, 2011

Try comparing the tracking code on the reverse of the cards.

DeliciousBacon · Apr 28, 2011

hofmichael said:
Try comparing the tracking code on the reverse of the cards.

The base minis, variations, and sepia /99 minis all have the same code (9531127). The blacks are 9531135, and the Gypsy Queen backs are 9531131. Looks like Topps didn't learn from the Heritage tracking codes how useful those things can be.

scottagibson · Apr 28, 2011

If you look at lots on ebay, the mini variations have a lighter tint to them from what I can tell. I haven't seen them in person, but I will give you a good example of a lot that sold... I picked them out right away... I also think this lot was a steal..... http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Gyps...0691160820?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item4aaaaec6f4

Nolan Ryan in 1st pic
Starlin Castro in 3rd pic
Robinson Cano in 4th pic
Carlos Gonzalez in 6th pic

Hope that helps...

scottagibson · May 3, 2011

http://cgi.ebay.com/Derek-Jeter-201...0776365429?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item33674bfd75

Dang.

matchpenalty · May 3, 2011

Wow, white box topper minis are blowing up. Leather ones as well. I think GQ is getting a huge following early with set and player collectors. Where are all those Gypsy haters now?

BunchOBull · May 3, 2011

Yeah, I like the set. I was happy to hit the first variation mini of Thomas at BIN in a lot with a regular Thomas mini at $12.

DeliciousBacon · May 3, 2011

scottagibson said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Derek-Jeter-201...0776365429?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item33674bfd75

Dang.

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT???????

Times like this are when I wished I still used ebay. I have that card and would have been happy if someone offered me $10 for it. That auction is a real game-changer, I just hope it doesn't screw up the market for all the SP Minis (there's several I need for my PC).

Ty Hope · May 3, 2011

Cool, I have a Frank Thomas mini variation. Might get a few bucks for it.

JoshHamilton · May 3, 2011

I have Red Shoendenst and Johnny Cueto.

Murderers row, right there

matchpenalty · May 3, 2011

BunchOBull said:
Yeah, I like the set. I was happy to hit the first variation mini of Thomas at BIN in a lot with a regular Thomas mini at $12.

smart to bin and grab sp stuff now.

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